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🗳️ 2026 is another busy election year across Africa and we are using the #IIAG to look at the state of Participation as millions of citizens head to the polls.
📊 Explore the IIAG data: https://bit.ly/4a9Cny3
📊 Explore the IIAG data: https://bit.ly/4a9Cny3
February 4, 2026 at 7:09 PM
🗳️ 2026 is another busy election year across Africa and we are using the #IIAG to look at the state of Participation as millions of citizens head to the polls.
📊 Explore the IIAG data: https://bit.ly/4a9Cny3
📊 Explore the IIAG data: https://bit.ly/4a9Cny3
🎉 We are pleased to welcome Dr Ali S. Hadi and Nasi Rwigema to the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Council and look forward to working with them as we address some of the most pressing challenges facing the continent.
🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Zga1NB
🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Zga1NB
February 3, 2026 at 6:10 PM
🎉 We are pleased to welcome Dr Ali S. Hadi and Nasi Rwigema to the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Council and look forward to working with them as we address some of the most pressing challenges facing the continent.
🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Zga1NB
🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Zga1NB
Today, we mark one year since the passing of Horst Köhler — former President of Germany, member of the Ibrahim Prize Committee, and a close friend of the Foundation.
🎥 Watch his full 2017 #IGW keynote: https://bit.ly/4qLgFaF
🎥 Watch his full 2017 #IGW keynote: https://bit.ly/4qLgFaF
February 1, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Today, we mark one year since the passing of Horst Köhler — former President of Germany, member of the Ibrahim Prize Committee, and a close friend of the Foundation.
🎥 Watch his full 2017 #IGW keynote: https://bit.ly/4qLgFaF
🎥 Watch his full 2017 #IGW keynote: https://bit.ly/4qLgFaF
📊 2016
A decade ago, the IIAG revealed a mixed picture for African governance.
💬 What do you think has changed most in Africa over the last decade?
A decade ago, the IIAG revealed a mixed picture for African governance.
💬 What do you think has changed most in Africa over the last decade?
January 30, 2026 at 2:08 PM
📊 2016
A decade ago, the IIAG revealed a mixed picture for African governance.
💬 What do you think has changed most in Africa over the last decade?
A decade ago, the IIAG revealed a mixed picture for African governance.
💬 What do you think has changed most in Africa over the last decade?
🗨️ Africa–Europe relations are moving beyond an aid-based model.
We spoke to Former Vice-President of the European Parliament at the 2025 #IGW where she called for a new partnership built on mutual interests.
#AfricaEurope #Africa #TheAfricaWeWant
We spoke to Former Vice-President of the European Parliament at the 2025 #IGW where she called for a new partnership built on mutual interests.
#AfricaEurope #Africa #TheAfricaWeWant
January 28, 2026 at 3:29 PM
🗨️ Africa–Europe relations are moving beyond an aid-based model.
We spoke to Former Vice-President of the European Parliament at the 2025 #IGW where she called for a new partnership built on mutual interests.
#AfricaEurope #Africa #TheAfricaWeWant
We spoke to Former Vice-President of the European Parliament at the 2025 #IGW where she called for a new partnership built on mutual interests.
#AfricaEurope #Africa #TheAfricaWeWant
🎓IIAG data points to progress in education across Africa, but more can still be done.
As we mark International Day Of Education strengthening the continent's educations systems must remain a priority.
📊 Explore the data: https://iiag.online/measures/educ.html
As we mark International Day Of Education strengthening the continent's educations systems must remain a priority.
📊 Explore the data: https://iiag.online/measures/educ.html
January 24, 2026 at 2:10 PM
🎓IIAG data points to progress in education across Africa, but more can still be done.
As we mark International Day Of Education strengthening the continent's educations systems must remain a priority.
📊 Explore the data: https://iiag.online/measures/educ.html
As we mark International Day Of Education strengthening the continent's educations systems must remain a priority.
📊 Explore the data: https://iiag.online/measures/educ.html
What does Africa expect from global finance in 2026?
As discussions continue at #WEF26, the 2025 Forum Report data shows a clear shift towards domestic resource mobilisation and the importance of investing in Africa’s young population.
📊 Read more: https://bit.ly/4mEZuVP
As discussions continue at #WEF26, the 2025 Forum Report data shows a clear shift towards domestic resource mobilisation and the importance of investing in Africa’s young population.
📊 Read more: https://bit.ly/4mEZuVP
January 21, 2026 at 10:20 AM
What does Africa expect from global finance in 2026?
As discussions continue at #WEF26, the 2025 Forum Report data shows a clear shift towards domestic resource mobilisation and the importance of investing in Africa’s young population.
📊 Read more: https://bit.ly/4mEZuVP
As discussions continue at #WEF26, the 2025 Forum Report data shows a clear shift towards domestic resource mobilisation and the importance of investing in Africa’s young population.
📊 Read more: https://bit.ly/4mEZuVP
🎉 Congratulations to Andréa Ngombet, #NGN member, on receiving an Honourable Mention for the 2025 Allard Prize for International Integrity.
👏 Discover his inspiring story here:
https://allardprize.org/recipient-and-honourable-mentions/andrea-ngombet/
👏 Discover his inspiring story here:
https://allardprize.org/recipient-and-honourable-mentions/andrea-ngombet/
Andréa Ngombet - Allard Prize
Andréa Ngombet A Congolese civil society leader, political activist, and expert on kleptocracy, Ngombet is dedicated to promoting democracy and combating corruption in the Republic of Congo. He is the...
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January 20, 2026 at 9:25 AM
🎉 Congratulations to Andréa Ngombet, #NGN member, on receiving an Honourable Mention for the 2025 Allard Prize for International Integrity.
👏 Discover his inspiring story here:
https://allardprize.org/recipient-and-honourable-mentions/andrea-ngombet/
👏 Discover his inspiring story here:
https://allardprize.org/recipient-and-honourable-mentions/andrea-ngombet/
The Ibrahim Index of African Governance shows stalled progress: Africa’s Anti-Corruption score is just 39/100, only marginally higher than 10 years ago.
Explore the data: https://iiag.online/measures/anticorr.html
Explore the data: https://iiag.online/measures/anticorr.html
January 16, 2026 at 2:35 PM
The Ibrahim Index of African Governance shows stalled progress: Africa’s Anti-Corruption score is just 39/100, only marginally higher than 10 years ago.
Explore the data: https://iiag.online/measures/anticorr.html
Explore the data: https://iiag.online/measures/anticorr.html
Africa shouldn’t fear Africa.
In the FT, Mo Ibrahim argues it’s time for the continent to invest in itself: with stronger governance, domestic value generation, and African capital backing African potential.
https://www.ft.com/content/df92cfbe-0114-4d57-a35a-7057f651d805
In the FT, Mo Ibrahim argues it’s time for the continent to invest in itself: with stronger governance, domestic value generation, and African capital backing African potential.
https://www.ft.com/content/df92cfbe-0114-4d57-a35a-7057f651d805
January 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Africa shouldn’t fear Africa.
In the FT, Mo Ibrahim argues it’s time for the continent to invest in itself: with stronger governance, domestic value generation, and African capital backing African potential.
https://www.ft.com/content/df92cfbe-0114-4d57-a35a-7057f651d805
In the FT, Mo Ibrahim argues it’s time for the continent to invest in itself: with stronger governance, domestic value generation, and African capital backing African potential.
https://www.ft.com/content/df92cfbe-0114-4d57-a35a-7057f651d805
🎉Congratulations to Zeinab Badawi, Mo Ibrahim Foundation Council Member, named on New African Magazine’s Africa 100 list for 2025.
Explore the list: https://100.newafricanmagazine.com/
Explore the list: https://100.newafricanmagazine.com/
January 14, 2026 at 9:49 AM
🎉Congratulations to Zeinab Badawi, Mo Ibrahim Foundation Council Member, named on New African Magazine’s Africa 100 list for 2025.
Explore the list: https://100.newafricanmagazine.com/
Explore the list: https://100.newafricanmagazine.com/
🎥 The Mo Ibrahim Foundation is an African organisation providing an African voice on today’s global challenges—grounded in leadership and governance.
Watch the video to learn more.
#IIAG #IGW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmtTWrdGhro
Watch the video to learn more.
#IIAG #IGW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmtTWrdGhro
About the Mo Ibrahim Foundation
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January 13, 2026 at 5:28 PM
🎥 The Mo Ibrahim Foundation is an African organisation providing an African voice on today’s global challenges—grounded in leadership and governance.
Watch the video to learn more.
#IIAG #IGW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmtTWrdGhro
Watch the video to learn more.
#IIAG #IGW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmtTWrdGhro
In a guest blog, NGN member Alex Wambugu examines how governance, risk perception and capital markets shape Africa’s investment outlook.
Read more: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/news/2025/africa-financing-why-low-investment-despite-proven-high-returns
Read more: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/news/2025/africa-financing-why-low-investment-despite-proven-high-returns
January 9, 2026 at 3:44 PM
In a guest blog, NGN member Alex Wambugu examines how governance, risk perception and capital markets shape Africa’s investment outlook.
Read more: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/news/2025/africa-financing-why-low-investment-despite-proven-high-returns
Read more: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/news/2025/africa-financing-why-low-investment-despite-proven-high-returns
🔎 Indicator in Focus: Education Quality
From skills in the classroom to chances in the labour market, education quality shapes Africa’s future. The IIAG tracks learning outcomes, teaching quality and school environments across the continent.
Explore: https://iiag.online/measures/eduqqual.html
From skills in the classroom to chances in the labour market, education quality shapes Africa’s future. The IIAG tracks learning outcomes, teaching quality and school environments across the continent.
Explore: https://iiag.online/measures/eduqqual.html
January 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM
🔎 Indicator in Focus: Education Quality
From skills in the classroom to chances in the labour market, education quality shapes Africa’s future. The IIAG tracks learning outcomes, teaching quality and school environments across the continent.
Explore: https://iiag.online/measures/eduqqual.html
From skills in the classroom to chances in the labour market, education quality shapes Africa’s future. The IIAG tracks learning outcomes, teaching quality and school environments across the continent.
Explore: https://iiag.online/measures/eduqqual.html
Mo Ibrahim argues that Africa will only benefit from the shifting global order if it strengthens governance, coordination & leadership in an interview with The Africa Report
https://www.theafricareport.com/403243/mo-ibrahim-and-the-multipolar-world-order/
https://www.theafricareport.com/403243/mo-ibrahim-and-the-multipolar-world-order/
Mo Ibrahim and the multipolar world order
‘The targets are moving, more diffuse, it’s more complex. Before, the enemy was clear. Now some are wearing suits, some are wearing military uniforms. We need leadership who can articulate a vision of...
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January 7, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Mo Ibrahim argues that Africa will only benefit from the shifting global order if it strengthens governance, coordination & leadership in an interview with The Africa Report
https://www.theafricareport.com/403243/mo-ibrahim-and-the-multipolar-world-order/
https://www.theafricareport.com/403243/mo-ibrahim-and-the-multipolar-world-order/
🗨️“Peace is a prerequisite for health. Peace is a prerequisite for development. Peace is the best medicine.”
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, at the 2025 IGW.
🔗Highlights: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/ibrahim-governance-weekend/2025
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, at the 2025 IGW.
🔗Highlights: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/ibrahim-governance-weekend/2025
January 5, 2026 at 5:17 PM
🗨️“Peace is a prerequisite for health. Peace is a prerequisite for development. Peace is the best medicine.”
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, at the 2025 IGW.
🔗Highlights: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/ibrahim-governance-weekend/2025
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, at the 2025 IGW.
🔗Highlights: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/ibrahim-governance-weekend/2025
🔎 Measure in Focus: Public Administration
The #IIAG tracks how well institutions plan, coordinate and deliver public services: civil service capability, efficiency and transparency.
Explore: https://iiag.online/measures/pubadmin.html
The #IIAG tracks how well institutions plan, coordinate and deliver public services: civil service capability, efficiency and transparency.
Explore: https://iiag.online/measures/pubadmin.html
December 31, 2025 at 10:49 AM
🔎 Measure in Focus: Public Administration
The #IIAG tracks how well institutions plan, coordinate and deliver public services: civil service capability, efficiency and transparency.
Explore: https://iiag.online/measures/pubadmin.html
The #IIAG tracks how well institutions plan, coordinate and deliver public services: civil service capability, efficiency and transparency.
Explore: https://iiag.online/measures/pubadmin.html
🗨️ “Africa’s economic transformation will not be a gift from the outside, it must be kindled from within.” — Amina J. Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General.
At the 2025 IGW she underscored the need for African-led development driven by strong governance and leadership.
At the 2025 IGW she underscored the need for African-led development driven by strong governance and leadership.
December 30, 2025 at 10:20 AM
🗨️ “Africa’s economic transformation will not be a gift from the outside, it must be kindled from within.” — Amina J. Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General.
At the 2025 IGW she underscored the need for African-led development driven by strong governance and leadership.
At the 2025 IGW she underscored the need for African-led development driven by strong governance and leadership.
Insecurity is stunting African growth 📈
Our brief on African security highlights how prolonged insecurity has affected development and investment across multiple African countries.
Read more: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/sites/default/files/2025-10/research-brief-conflicts-natural-resources.pdf
Our brief on African security highlights how prolonged insecurity has affected development and investment across multiple African countries.
Read more: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/sites/default/files/2025-10/research-brief-conflicts-natural-resources.pdf
December 29, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Insecurity is stunting African growth 📈
Our brief on African security highlights how prolonged insecurity has affected development and investment across multiple African countries.
Read more: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/sites/default/files/2025-10/research-brief-conflicts-natural-resources.pdf
Our brief on African security highlights how prolonged insecurity has affected development and investment across multiple African countries.
Read more: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/sites/default/files/2025-10/research-brief-conflicts-natural-resources.pdf
🗳️ Ivorians are preparing to vote in parliamentary elections. How well do you know Côte d’Ivoire?
📊 #IIAG data shows its Overall Governance score rose by +4.1 points to 56.7 between 2014–2023.
🔗 https://iiag.online/locations/ci.html
📊 #IIAG data shows its Overall Governance score rose by +4.1 points to 56.7 between 2014–2023.
🔗 https://iiag.online/locations/ci.html
December 26, 2025 at 7:16 PM
🗳️ Ivorians are preparing to vote in parliamentary elections. How well do you know Côte d’Ivoire?
📊 #IIAG data shows its Overall Governance score rose by +4.1 points to 56.7 between 2014–2023.
🔗 https://iiag.online/locations/ci.html
📊 #IIAG data shows its Overall Governance score rose by +4.1 points to 56.7 between 2014–2023.
🔗 https://iiag.online/locations/ci.html
2025 at the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, wrapped 🎧
📊 13 reports & data releases
🌍 Audiences in 67+ countries
👥 900+ stakeholders from across Africa and beyond convened in Marrakech
Re-live #IGW, read the Forum Report & explore all research ⬇️
🔗 https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/
📊 13 reports & data releases
🌍 Audiences in 67+ countries
👥 900+ stakeholders from across Africa and beyond convened in Marrakech
Re-live #IGW, read the Forum Report & explore all research ⬇️
🔗 https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/
December 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
2025 at the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, wrapped 🎧
📊 13 reports & data releases
🌍 Audiences in 67+ countries
👥 900+ stakeholders from across Africa and beyond convened in Marrakech
Re-live #IGW, read the Forum Report & explore all research ⬇️
🔗 https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/
📊 13 reports & data releases
🌍 Audiences in 67+ countries
👥 900+ stakeholders from across Africa and beyond convened in Marrakech
Re-live #IGW, read the Forum Report & explore all research ⬇️
🔗 https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/
As we mark #InternationalMigrantsDay we are challenging some of the common misconceptions shaping the migration debate.
🔍 Check out our previous research to find out more: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/sites/default/files/2025-12/2024-facts-figures-african-migrations.pdf
🔍 Check out our previous research to find out more: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/sites/default/files/2025-12/2024-facts-figures-african-migrations.pdf
December 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
As we mark #InternationalMigrantsDay we are challenging some of the common misconceptions shaping the migration debate.
🔍 Check out our previous research to find out more: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/sites/default/files/2025-12/2024-facts-figures-african-migrations.pdf
🔍 Check out our previous research to find out more: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/sites/default/files/2025-12/2024-facts-figures-african-migrations.pdf
⚠️ The 2024 #IIAG shows that Security & Safety has seen the sharpest decline of any governance sub-category over the past decade, with 43 countries recording deterioration.
📊 Explore the data in the 2024 IIAG: iiag.online
📊 Explore the data in the 2024 IIAG: iiag.online
December 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
⚠️ The 2024 #IIAG shows that Security & Safety has seen the sharpest decline of any governance sub-category over the past decade, with 43 countries recording deterioration.
📊 Explore the data in the 2024 IIAG: iiag.online
📊 Explore the data in the 2024 IIAG: iiag.online
“Let us practicalise Ubuntu to shape Africa’s future.”
📝 Guest blog by Dr Lucy Surhyel Newman
Discover her insights: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/news/2025/africas-bridge-a-thriving-private-sector-investor-confidence-and-trade-integration
📝 Guest blog by Dr Lucy Surhyel Newman
Discover her insights: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/news/2025/africas-bridge-a-thriving-private-sector-investor-confidence-and-trade-integration
December 12, 2025 at 9:41 AM
“Let us practicalise Ubuntu to shape Africa’s future.”
📝 Guest blog by Dr Lucy Surhyel Newman
Discover her insights: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/news/2025/africas-bridge-a-thriving-private-sector-investor-confidence-and-trade-integration
📝 Guest blog by Dr Lucy Surhyel Newman
Discover her insights: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/news/2025/africas-bridge-a-thriving-private-sector-investor-confidence-and-trade-integration
The African Development Fund is vital for Africa’s most vulnerable economies.
Our 2025 Forum Report shows concessional finance is still critical to unlock domestic resources & finance.
🔗 Read here: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/sites/default/files/2025-07/2025-forum-report.pdf
Our 2025 Forum Report shows concessional finance is still critical to unlock domestic resources & finance.
🔗 Read here: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/sites/default/files/2025-07/2025-forum-report.pdf
December 11, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The African Development Fund is vital for Africa’s most vulnerable economies.
Our 2025 Forum Report shows concessional finance is still critical to unlock domestic resources & finance.
🔗 Read here: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/sites/default/files/2025-07/2025-forum-report.pdf
Our 2025 Forum Report shows concessional finance is still critical to unlock domestic resources & finance.
🔗 Read here: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/sites/default/files/2025-07/2025-forum-report.pdf